Just as Catholicism had overcome past struggles, troubles come from its heart

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My first reaction is one of personal sadness about the turn of events and also
of human concern for the Cardinal; his terrible suffering at this time can
only be imagined.

Keith O’Brien has been a courageous leader of his flock, well-respected and
liked by many beyond the Catholic community and a doughty champion of his
Church who has spent a lifetime as pastor and teacher proclaiming its
principles without fear or favour. Let he who is without sin cast the first
stone.

The imprecise and anonymous allegations against the Cardinal are not accepted,
legal advice has been sought and

A programme, funded by the Wellcome Trust and called The Sick of the Fringe, will acknowledge that many entertainers who come to the city for the festivities face a month-long mental and physical ordeal